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Harbour
Explorer pokes into all the nooks and crannies around the harbour’s edge while
hearing about the early pioneers, kauri logging and the war years that make up
the history of the Great Barrier. A short stop at Wairahi Bay and meet the inimitable
Sven Stellin of “Barrier Gold”. where he brews his famous kanuka oil, soap and
balm. This resourceful, charming and articulate man has successfully exported
his products to overseas markets although New Zealand is his primary market.
Coastal Explorer
spends a day visiting Broken Islands with their sharp pinnacles,
arches and caves, the Gannet colony on Mahuki, Bowling Alley Bay and Crystal Cave.
Visit the remains of World War II fortifications and if the tide is right take
a dinghy trip up a tidal creek into the Great Barrier Forest.
Bird
Sanctuary Cruise is a full day trip to Hauturu
(Little Barrier Island). This requires some preplanning as a permit has to be
obtained from the Department of Conservation Auckland in advance and you need
to be staying in the Cottage for several days to be reasonably sure of obtaining
the right weather conditions as landing can be difficult. Little Barrier Island
is one of the foremost bird sanctuaries in the world having been established in
1894 when few people gave any consideration to the survival of indigenous species.
Here you can see and hear species that are extinct in NZ except for a few offshore
islands. Kokako, stitchbird, saddleback, bellbird, kaka to name but a few. The
flora exhibits one of the few examples of original unmodified native forest left
in NZ. An early start can provide four hours tramping on the island. Price as
per Coastal Explorer. All sailing is subject to operational requirements and weather conditions The Skipper is trained to give the greatest emphasis to your safety and comfort. |
A 40-ft. cruising yacht, ' Rainbow', is available for
scenic tours and Harbour trips. Let Tony show you the things that
Port FitzRoy is famous for. Explore scenic Bays, military
fortifications, or marvel at the sheer grandeur of the coastline.
Visit a cave that runs completely through a peninsular, or picnic
on a beach where you are the only inhabitants.